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Politically SpeakingWe all view the world through a unique lens. Politics is in literally everything from our churches to our social organizations to news events and crime to our governments. This is the place to share your view, regardless of your political leanings: all are welcome.
Note from the editor
Welcome to Politically Speaking, a place where your voice is welcome. We all view the world through a unique lens. Politics is in literally everything from our churches to our social organizations to news events and crime to our governments. This is the place to share your view, regardless of your political leanings: all are welcome.
Editors
Scott Tarlo
Musings from the crossroads of life. Always thought-provoking, always interesting! Contact at musingsfromthecrossroads@gmail.com
Writers
Manan Shah
An idealistic writer in politics, society, and spirituality. Pursuing justice through the ink of my pen.
Ashley Cleland, M.Ed.
Educator & Writer. Empowered Career Coach. Passionate about feminist leadership & trauma-informed practice. Let’s chat → ashleyharzog@gmail.com *Views my own*
Terri Seddon
A writer from Melbourne, offering stories about people moving through landscapes and histories to build sustainable worlds. See: terriseddon.online
Danielle Hamner
Fearless leader for change~Hip Hop fanatic~ Therapist~Book worm~Storyteller~You can catch me quoting Jay Z lyrics on a daily. Inquiries: serenitytruth@gmail.com
Rubaiyat Rahman
A South Asian Academic, Book Reviewer, Maritime & International Affairs Analyst. Rubaiyat loves to wade across the universe of Reading and Writing.
Sally Pina
Retired, extremely liberal and a political junkie. Love the animal kingdom and every living thing on our planet, except maybe insects.
arun simon
A Jesuit interested to think and write; Loves philosophy, spirituality, politics…. Believes in God & well-being of all humans… Open to difference & newness..
Carolyn Riker
Dreamer. Poet. HSP. Empath. Licensed MH Therapist. 3 books published. 3X Top Writer. Love espressos & my chunky cat. www.carolynriker.com
Paul Mullinger
I studied religion at the UC-Berkeley and have been interested in the spirit ever since. I try to give my poems a spiritual aspect whenever possible.
Amir Stepak
Strategist, data scientist, political scientist, startup veteran, writer, and incurable optimist. All opinions are my own and subject to change.
Rivo Kienan
Ex-Entrepreneur | Digital Consultant | Tech enthusiast | Positive thinker | Globetrotter stuck at home
Tony Atkinson
Snapper-up of unconsidered trifles, walker of paths less travelled by. Advocate-in-Ordinary to His Satanic Majesty.
Shanna Loga
Multiracial Midwestern Mama | Multiniche — you never know what I’ll write about next (and neither do I) | She/her/hers | https://shannaloga.com/
Kevin Breidenbach
Mountain hermit turned rabble rouser. Maker of strange noises. Deeply disturbed, but not surprised. He/him. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nivekbr
Daniella Mini
Ponderer, parent, runner, teacher, immigrant. I want to help you “Know thyself”. Check out The Honest Ponderer: https://mailchi.mp/eea027e7565f/medium-subs
Bob Jasper
Poet-Experimenter | Prose Junky | Flash Fiction Aficionado | Medium Novice | Find me on Twitter https://twitter.com/bobjasper
Sarah J. Baker
Navel Gazer | Feminist | Urban Agriculturalist | Sweating the little things. Follow me at https://www.facebook.com/thiswomxn/
Eric Sentell
Writer tackling faith, politics, relationships, writing, media, & other impolite topics. College Teacher. Podcaster. My newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/yy7znuy8
Caroline de Braganza
Wise Old Woman (WOW). Forever curious. Emotional Health, Self, Politics, Society, Spirit and Music. Essayist, Poet, Humorist. Top Writer in Music.
Kate Lynch
Parent of an amazing atypical kid, meditation coach, inclusive yoga teacher, and author. I specialize in building resilience to anxiety. healthyhappyyoga.com
Sikander Hayat Khan
Political opinion from a Law & Politics grad. Top Writer in Government & Politics. Twitter @SikanderH8
Bruce Hudson
Navigates new worlds where substance should always beat effervescence, but doesn’t. I undermine misinformation whenever practical. @BHudsonWrites enzman.com
Michelle Berry Lane
Teacher, writer, poet, student, earthling; theopoetic acorn chewer, intent on uncovering meaning
Caroline Mellor
Mother, writer, tea drinker and hopeless optimist, finding voice in a noisy world. www.carolinemellorwriter.com
Tom Stevenson
I like to write. I like to travel. https://www.thetravellingtom.com Join my email list -> https://tomstevenson.substack.com/
AJ Krow
Teacher. Writer. Future Author. Aspiring Linguist. CS Grad Student. Progressive Voter. E-mail ajkrow.writer@gmail.com. Twitter @ajkrow_writer.
Dwade Kearns
A #depression brought me to a suicide attempt. I fight taboos on Medium while working on my books. | #SuicidePrevention #WritingCommunity
Elizabeth Rose
Law student re-discovering the joy of writing for fun. A little personal, a little political. Opinions are my own and do not reflect those of my employer.
Mike Valentine
Writing political and defense articles. Host of Talking Points Podcast. “Success is never final... failure never fatal. Courage can be the only constant.”
Mikki Draggoo
Writing to cope. Avid traveler. Story lover. Children’s book author. Consultant. Mom of two. US & U.K. passport holder. Italian in a past life.
Christyl Rivers, Phd.
Ecopsychologist, Writer, Farmer, Defender of reality, and Cat Castle Custodian.
Rachael Ann Sand
Passionate about the next generation of all living things. Sharing life lessons & experiences with humor and love. https://ko-fi.com/rachaelann
Jeffrey Harvey
Cynical idealist, vintage futurist, habitual line stepper. I write on all things modern culture: media, technology, politics, and according to Medium, movies.
Emi Eleode
Writer and visual artist // I write about culture and societal issues with a focus on the effects of colonialism, globalisation and capitalism.
Omar Sharaki
Biting off more than I can chew since 1994 | Follow me at twitter.com/osharaki and always get it while it’s hot 🥧
R. Scott
As a former Federal Agent, Gang Expert, Restaurant Owner, and Father, I have stories to share. Enjoy my journey. Contact me on Facebook, I like to chat.
Andrew Londre
Accomplished public servant and former elected official turned civic & cultural commentator and consultant 🔗 andrewlondre.com
TJ Larson
TJ Larson is a political writer, two-time American Pundit finalist, aspiring novelist, and US Army veteran.
Richard Turcotte
Partisanship has no good ending. I’d like to do my part to change that. A better future is a choice.
Marc Kassam
Hi, I am Marc. I tell it like it is. Maybe. Definitely not satire. https://twitter.com/KassamMarc
Amanda Clark-Rudolph
Amanda is a work at home mama who contributes to various magazines and blogs. Contact her at writeonfreelancingllc@gmail.com for interview or blog articles.
KK Malukani, PhD
Avid reader, Science communicator, Corona warrior, Citizen of Earth. Dedicated to simply spreading scientific awareness about COVID
Roxanne Hale
Owner & Broker of Arthouse Brokerage in Birmingham, Alabama. 20 year real estate veteran. I write about housing history, design, and custom construction.
Samantha McDowall
Provacative truth teller | Attorney | Bostonian Living in New York | Sometimes I write about personal development, politics + culture | Lets connect!
A.H. Faiz
Med student by the day, writer by the night. Bookworm living in Italy. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AHFaiz3 CEO of https://www.torneoolympus.com/
Thomas Brown
Student of politics and history. Enjoying the circus before the tent burns down. Founder of Practicing Politics — https://medium.com/practicing-politics
Tiago Miranda
I climb, I travel, I think, I read, I write and I am starving for more | RIP AB | https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiago-miranda-5b80804b/
Ivy Samuel
I write about my personal experiences and the world around me. I only speak on behalf of myself.
David Leibowitz
Breaker of treadmills. Contributions in XBOX Mag, Forbes, CNN, OneZero & industry rags. @ retail, CPG, health/wellness, education, culture & tech.
Thomas Greene
Hired pen since 1998. Email wiredgourmet at gmail dot com. Visit me at YT for coffee and a snack: https://www.youtube.com/c/wiredgourmet
Rev Dr Sparky
Preaching courage in the face of absurdity. Editor of Real Life, Real/igion — join us for the newsletter Real/igion for the Rest of Us.
Shawn Laib
University of Washington Class of 2020 in English Literature and fan of video games and basketball. Twitter: @LaibShawn
Sarene B. Arias
Passionate about the human condition. Podcast: anchor.fm/sarene. More: ko-fi.com/sarene
Jack MacDonald
Concerned citizen. Critical thinker. Veteran. Consumer of knowledge. Making things better. Getting stuff done.
D. K. Blaire
Free thinker. Free wheeler. Never-back-downer. Author of Chattel Rising, The Schizo etc - see dkblaire.com for further info. Contact dkblaire@writeme.com
Maria Paleologos
Passionate about politics & podcasting. Co-host of Feminists Without Mystique. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/feminists-without-mystique/id1441191966
Mark Campbell
30 years a journalist and blogger, on a mission to inform, educate, entertain and save the world. Publisher of green green green and The Home Worker.
Weiheng Chen
Hong Kong | London | New York | Shanghai | Singapore | Tokyo /// Economics | Finance | Geopolitics | History | Literature.
Herb Dyer, Jr.
Freelancer since the earth first began cooling. My beat, justice: racial, social, political, economic and cultural. I’m on FB, Twitter, Link, hdyerjr@gmail.com.
Paul Thomas Zenki
Writing at the intersection of cognitive neuroscience, Zen Buddhism, physics, and literature
Johnny Silvercloud
The analytical street photographer who exists to fight against racism, sexism, and fascism. U.S. Army vet. Writer. Speaker. Twitter: @johnnysilverclo
Ra Gulamhusein
“If conscience disapproves, the loudest applauses of the world are of little value.” - John Adams 🇺🇸 (1 Cor 16:13) TEDx Speaker | HYRS Alum | TKS Student
Harvey Londonburg
Harvey is a proud millennial and independent writer that provides readers with in-depth analysis on government politics and policy.
Bill Newgent
Publisher of For Your Consideration, America. Leadership & Freedom advocate. Producer, Podcaster & Writer. What is human nature's role in politics?
Mike Troiano
Venture storyteller, wartime consiglieri, lyrical gangsta. Partner, G20 Ventures, thoughts here are my own. http://about.me/miketrap
Hunter Freeman
Hunter has been described as “a writer’s writer.” He writes on culture, technology, and drug prevention (at apcbham.org). He is currently writing a novel.
Lucy M.
Lover of politics, history, life and the occasional burger. Connect with me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-amir-38a863158/
Keith Law
Retired college lecturer of philosophy and humanities. Specializing in environmental ethics. CEO of KLAW Enterprises™, “We salvage failing art projects.”
John Bachtell
Writer at PeoplesWorld.org, triathlete, eco-socialist, vegetarian, craft beer lover, dabbler at guitar, and proud papa.
Marcus Cervantes
Nonprofit professional. Degree in political science. Auto-detailer on the weekends. Avid coffee drinker.
Mohammed Nadir
Copywriter, marketer, and storyteller all in one|Bringing the best writing-related advice and tools in one place (It’s Free!) — https://theessence.substack.com/
Ed Ergenzinger
Patent attorney with a PhD in neuroscience. Sometime adjunct professor. Writer. Carbohydrate enthusiast.
Cody Wiesner
I use my English degree and proofreading background to discuss life’s greatest joys: copy editing, language, literature, and the writing process.
J.J. Pryor
I listen. I read. I obsess. I write. • • • Enjoy? Follow for more • • • jjpryor.substack.com • • •
Andrew Cheng
Shaolin student, Zen practitioner, Agile enthusiast, an atheist who’s nostalgic for his Christian days, losing sleep over the state of democracy
Dan Brioli
Web dev. Game dev hobbyist. Tech. Economics. Leadership. Philosophy. Visit https://www.danbrioli.com/ if you’d like to make something.
Chris Dungan
The biggest problem and achievement of this L.A. based data scientist and sociologist is melding so many interests into unique career steps.
Sydney Duke Richey
Writing from the heart, I’m inspired by everyday experiences. My poems, haiku and non-fiction come from a slice of my life. ❤️POMpoet❤️
Nicola Thomas
PhD researcher interested in psychology, emotions, technology, and politics. Join my monthly newsletter: https://nicolathomas.substack.com/
George Dillard
Illuminating forgotten corners of history and using them to think about the present. Shorter entries at www.worldhistoryfacts.com. Write me: whfacts at gmail.
Zob Zaris
I’m over 65 and a new writer. Writing about Life’s experiments and adventures. www.ZobZaris.com
Carel Kolchinski
Past lives as a journalist, P.R. poseur and commercial slave. Currently an aged teetotaller, cyclist, enthusiastic musician and painter. Born again writer.
AdventureRaf
If you cannot find me, I am probably writing. Usually, I write about fiction, love, and self-improvement. Oh, love!
Shinwoo Kim
Programmer · Investor · Writer · Coffee Lover | You can buy me a coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Z3qt81J or follow me on insta: @_shinwookim
Daniela Singlel
Confused millennial. Unwilling participant in the attention economy. Equal parts classy & sassy. Sometimes I write about the new media & pop culture.
Mitchell Peterson
Anthony Bourdain super-fan on my seventh year outside of the US, residing in Prague and transitioning from ESL teaching to writing. Instagram: @mitchellglenn
Kai Taraporevala
Search for an understanding of the universe. The roads I am travelling: the scientific method, science, mathematics, humanism, the arts, music and kindness.
Catherine C. C. Martin
I am a 50-something woman who is retired from the practice of medicine because of chronic migraine. I write about chronic illness, faith, and their intersection
Brooke Ramey Nelson
A Native Texan and Mizzou Journalism grad, Nelson has worked in newspapers, politics, PR and as a high school publications adviser and AP English teacher.
Jose Luis Ontanon Nunez
Industrial Designer, Communication Coach, Dyslexia Researcher, Writer, and Father. Helping people Interact and communicate better. More at My100BooksProject.com
Jim Ryan
Focus on startup companies, technical writing and, research. Extensive hands-on experience as VP gives me a unique perspective in the content I develop
Rebecca Ruth Gould
Poetry, politics, translation. The Caucasus, Iran, Islam, Palestine. Professor Islamic World & Comparative Literatures. https://rrgould.hcommons.org/
David Nienow
Photographer, Public Access TV Producer, Show Host, Documentary Film Producer, Story Teller
Ashley Broadwater
Top Writer + Featured Story. Contributor @POPSUGAR. UNC Journalism + Media. Relationships + writing tips. Newsletter + more: https://t.co/00JlqMhZ4i?amp=1
Jairam R Prabhu
Blogger. Political and IR Analyst.MECian.MUNner. Writer at IEEE CS blog, YKA, Paperkin, IETE, Discourse, Vaagmi Writes on Science, Law, Technology, Politics.
Amber Carlson
Freelance writer & blogger. Empath, questioner, student of life and seeker of truth. Too many hobbies. Featured in Wholistique, Curious, An Injustice! and DDI.
Lori Lamothe
Poet and freelance writer who focuses on true crime, mostly cold cases. Author of Trace Elements, Kirlian Effect, Happily. Top Writer x 5.
Douglas Perkins
Writer | History Geek | Poli Sci Aficionado | Bibliophile | BA in Literature — History, political science, reading, and courage are my passions.
Mary DeVries
Writing, wondering, and wandering across three continents. Living, Learning, and Laughing along the way. https://tinyurl.com/MaryDeVries
Bryan Dijkhuizen
Entrepreneur, Software Engineer & History Fanatic. I write about Tech, History & Self Improvement. | IG: @bryan.dijkhuizen
Bill Stubblefield
Writer, computer scientist, musician. I’m currently working on publication of my novel, Swarm: Metamorphosis. https://wmstubblefield.com
John Levin
Scientist. Writer. Meditator. Blue Tantrika. Mystical Rabbi. Climate & Human Rights Activist. I’m a man of few words, except when I open my mouth.
Rowan Pike
San Jose, CA: Areas of expertise: Politics, history, and languages. Deep international experience https://wordpress.com/home/thecoronadotblog.wordpress.com
Angela Phan
Intersectional environmentalist 🌱✊🏼. Research Assistant. (She/her). Writing about climate change, love, health & fitness, personal development, etc...
Kayson Fakhar
I’m a PhD student in Computational Neuroscience so I write about the mind, the brain and other related stuff, which is basically everything else.
Josh “υя_ωιѕємαη* “ Lessie
I love to write about my experiences, Technology, My knowledge, Life, My imaginations, mysteries I encounter & my creativity and more.
Tree Langdon
A merchant of dreams. ♡ I love to connect the specific to the universal in Poetry, and Fiction, exploring Worldview plots. Was a CGA/CPA in a past life.
Noorain Hassan, BMS
Author | Entrepreneur | Educator | Counsellor | 19 years. Join my FREE weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/2O4LycL
Valerie J. Alexander, Ph.D.
Political scientist. Sociologist. Clergy. Former adjunct professor. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/valexander Twitter: @Alexander247_9
Gretchen Lee Bourquin
I’m a MN writer battling my demons & learning to celebrate angels. facebook.com/gretchenleewritermn/ twitter.com/gretchenlee instagram.com/gretchenleebourquin
Randy Shingler
Writer, Poet, Essayist, Meditator, Compassionate Being, Top writer in Poetry,History, and Diversity. www.tranquilfreedom.com.
C. Alexander
New book: A Poetry Book To Read (Or Put On Your Coffee Table) So You Can Impress Your Friends: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0846N415G
Bryan Kwa
(He/Him) I craft compelling sociopolitical stories that resonate. | W: bryankwa.mystrikingly.com | E: bryankwa8594@gmail.com
Estacious(Charles White)
I am a southern writer and teacher living in the midwest. I focus on education, poetry, and fiction. I am an award-winning playwright. estaciousw1914@yahoo.com
Anne Chisom
Writing on whatever strikes my mood, from politics to humor (or a combination of the two), to spirituality, or whatever else shows up. Retired, not in retreat.
Jane Trombley
People change and so do profiles. A chronicler of life and a pan-curious traveler. Wiser than before and hopefully, maybe, a bit funnier.
Jenny Justice
Poet | Mom | Sociologist | Author | Brings Poetry to life with empathy, connection, joy, justice, and feeling. Poetry Fangirl ❤POM Poet❤
SarahRobinson
Founder of Fierce Loyalty. Blogger at Escaping Mediocrity. Forbes & Dun & Bradstreet Top Entrepreneurship Tweeter. Also at www.Escaping-Mediocrity.com
Breanna Lowman
Poet, writer, creative enthusiast. Wife and mother of two. Lover of different cultures and perspectives. Passionate about authenticity and bridge building.
Lisa Bolin
Poet, writer, teacher. Living in Finland but still calls Australia home. 💜POM💜 [she/her] Keep in touch via Nordic Notes: https://lisanbolin.substack.com/
Shawn Forno
A very left-handed writer | The Startup, Writer’s Cooperative, PS I Love You, Better Marketing | newsletter: aroundist.substack.com | aroundist.com
Francesco Joseph
Phlegmatic writing raconteur with a passion for the nonfiction genre, other wise known as life.
Rowan French
Obsessed with democracy and reform. Writing on politics and radical solutions to social issues.
André Alyeska
Founder of February 5, an organization that strives to change the tenor of discussion in order to create a broad middle ground.
C.E. White
Hyperbole enthusiast and author of the upcoming novel MagicLand. Subscribe to my newsletter for freebies and BETA reads: http://eepurl.com/hjwPT5
Kevin Donovan
Where there is great fear, there is no empathy. Where there is great empathy, there is no fear.
Bryan T. Baker
AP US History and Government Teacher/Former Army Intel Officer/MA in International Security/Bylines at RealClear Defense, Small Wars Journal, and others.
Rey Watson
Teenage climate activist and ethical vegan, fighting for a world in which we can all live in peace. Avid social justice writer. They/them.
Wei Xiang
I was once asked about the origins of the universe. So, here I am doing philosophy. Ethics | Intellectual History | Chinese Comparative Philosophy
Peter Ramirez
political science researcher. former valedictorian. reader/writer. host of “Politics Mostly” podcast.
Joseph R. Nichols, Jr.
STL | PhD | Assistant Professor | Historian & Educationalist | Social Studies(ing) all the things | Writing while drinking dark roast coffee and smooth bourbon.
Pasquino
Tea connoisseur. Oxford comma enthusiast. Radical cosmopolitan. // Fᴀʟsᴇ Pʜɪʟᴏsᴏᴘʜʏ on Medium //
Eartha
I am a Epidemiologist, PhD Candidate, life-long runner, native ASL signer, and chocolate fiend!
Margo Armstrong
As a high-tech writer/researcher, Margo Armstrong is an author that also blogs and podcasts from her motorhome.
Eden Bouvier
Hi, I’m Eden. Future law student | (Freelance) Writer & Essayist | Blogger | Anti-Imperialist | Follow me on Twitter (@voguequeen)
Isabella Madrid Malo
Welcome to my zen mode. I am a sustainability advocate, utopian dreamer, creative writer, and words lover. I write for you.
Sara Melissa Frost
Journalist. Mom. Wife. Norwegian in the US. I usually find myself writing about Scandinavia, Parenting and Food. Minimalist-ish.
